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4 days Mongolian Heartland
4 days
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Day 1: Kharkhorin ancient capital city
Stop At: Erdene Zuu Monastery, Kharkhorin 62090 Mongolia
Ulaanbaatar –Kharhorin 365km A morning drive will take us to Kharhorin, the former capital of Great Mongolian Empire in the 13th century. Although considered as an ancient capital, there are very few remains left from this historic place. We will visit the one of the largest and oldest Buddhist monastery named “Erdene Zuu” which was built upon the ruins and foundations of capital Kharhorin in 1586. Luckily it has survived communist purges in 1937 and was re-opened as a museum. Excursion to the local museum of Kharhorin city where you will explore traces of Mongolian history dating from early Stone Age to Great Mongolian Empire. The museum offers great collections of items that were found from various excavation and expeditions around Kharhorin and Orkhon Valley. Following the museum we will stopover by other sites such as phallic rock and Turtle rocks.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight optional: Tourist ger camp / ger guesthouse
Day 2: Orkhon valley
Stop At: Orkhon Valley, Mongolia
Kharhorin- Orkhon valley 200km Today we will see Orkhon waterfall which is on the confluence of Ulaan and Orkhon rivers. Therefore occasionally locals would refer the Waterfall as Ulaan Tsutgalan, meaning Red Fall. The Orkhon waterfall is counted as the biggest waterfall in Mongolia due to its height and width. In the years of bountiful rainfalls, waterfall becomes majestic creating rainbows over its currents.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight optional: Tourist ger camp / nomadic family ger
Day 3: Khugnu Khaan Nature Reserve
Stop At: Bogd Khaan Palace Museum of Mongolia, Bogd Javzandamba Street 15 Khan-Uul District, Ulaanbaatar Mongolia
Orkhon Valley – Khugnu Khaan Natural Reserve 260km We will carry onto Khugnu Khaan Nature Reserve today which is a combination of all kinds of natural settings such as mountains, forest, steppe, desert, small lake and mineral water spring all in same location forming unique scenery and representation different natural zones. The area is perfect for hiking, climbing. Experience Mongolian hospitality with locals.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight optional: tourist ger camp / nomadic family ger
Day 4: Khustai National Park and Ulaanbaatar
Stop At: Khustain Nuruu National Park, Ulaanbaatar Mongolia
KhugnuKhaan Natural Reserve – Ulaanbaatar 280km On the way to Ulaanbaatar, we will stopover at Khustai National Park which is known as being a home of Przewalski wild horses. Named as “Takhi” in Mongolian, these are the last and only breed of wild horses in the world. Since its re-introduction, today in the Park, there are some 300 wild horses. The equality of the various ecosystems within the park assures abundant wildlife. 46 mammals, 172 birds, 2 amphibians, 3 reptiles, 16 fish, and over 289 insect species have been recorded. Back to Ulaanbaatar
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
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Day 1: Kharkhorin ancient capital city
Stop At: Erdene Zuu Monastery, Kharkhorin 62090 Mongolia
Ulaanbaatar –Kharhorin 365km A morning drive will take us to Kharhorin, the former capital of Great Mongolian Empire in the 13th century. Although considered as an ancient capital, there are very few remains left from this historic place. We will visit the one of the largest and oldest Buddhist monastery named “Erdene Zuu” which was built upon the ruins and foundations of capital Kharhorin in 1586. Luckily it has survived communist purges in 1937 and was re-opened as a museum. Excursion to the local museum of Kharhorin city where you will explore traces of Mongolian history dating from early Stone Age to Great Mongolian Empire. The museum offers great collections of items that were found from various excavation and expeditions around Kharhorin and Orkhon Valley. Following the museum we will stopover by other sites such as phallic rock and Turtle rocks.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight optional: Tourist ger camp / ger guesthouse
Day 2: Orkhon valley
Stop At: Orkhon Valley, Mongolia
Kharhorin- Orkhon valley 200km Today we will see Orkhon waterfall which is on the confluence of Ulaan and Orkhon rivers. Therefore occasionally locals would refer the Waterfall as Ulaan Tsutgalan, meaning Red Fall. The Orkhon waterfall is counted as the biggest waterfall in Mongolia due to its height and width. In the years of bountiful rainfalls, waterfall becomes majestic creating rainbows over its currents.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight optional: Tourist ger camp / nomadic family ger
Day 3: Khugnu Khaan Nature Reserve
Stop At: Bogd Khaan Palace Museum of Mongolia, Bogd Javzandamba Street 15 Khan-Uul District, Ulaanbaatar Mongolia
Orkhon Valley – Khugnu Khaan Natural Reserve 260km We will carry onto Khugnu Khaan Nature Reserve today which is a combination of all kinds of natural settings such as mountains, forest, steppe, desert, small lake and mineral water spring all in same location forming unique scenery and representation different natural zones. The area is perfect for hiking, climbing. Experience Mongolian hospitality with locals.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight optional: tourist ger camp / nomadic family ger
Day 4: Khustai National Park and Ulaanbaatar
Stop At: Khustain Nuruu National Park, Ulaanbaatar Mongolia
KhugnuKhaan Natural Reserve – Ulaanbaatar 280km On the way to Ulaanbaatar, we will stopover at Khustai National Park which is known as being a home of Przewalski wild horses. Named as “Takhi” in Mongolian, these are the last and only breed of wild horses in the world. Since its re-introduction, today in the Park, there are some 300 wild horses. The equality of the various ecosystems within the park assures abundant wildlife. 46 mammals, 172 birds, 2 amphibians, 3 reptiles, 16 fish, and over 289 insect species have been recorded. Back to Ulaanbaatar
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
Included
- 3x Breakfast
- 3x Dinner
- 4x Lunch
- Accommodation included: 3 nights
- Transfers upon arrival and departure
- Guide service at all times
- In the countryside all lodging will be in ger camps / nomadic family’s Ger
- All meals are provided as stated in the itinerary
- Ground transportation: in the countryside by driven 4WD van, bus in the city area
- Park entrance fees
- Horse and Camel ride
- Sightseeing as per itinerary
- 1.5 liter of drinking water per day per person
- Entry/Admission - Erdene Zuu Monastery
- Entry/Admission - Orkhon Valley
- Entry/Admission - Bogd Khaan Palace Museum of Mongolia
- Entry/Admission - Khustain Nuruu National Park
Not included
- Accommodation in a hotel or hostel in Ulaanbaatar
- Hotel extras, such as telephone calls, bar bills and laundry services
- Travel insurance, medical insurance
- Visa application fees
- Alcoholic beverages
- International airfare or train ticket
- Changes of arrival/departure flights
- Gratuity to guides and drivers
- Additional services
- Any charges of major force beyond our control (e.g. imposition, quarantine restrictions, etc…)
Additional
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
Features
Tourism
80%
Cultural
65%
Aquatic
50%
Original
20%
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